Ribbon Cutting Florida Lutheran's 50th Anniversary

GSS-Florida Lutheran's 50th Anniversary
A Ribbon cutting was held at Florida Lutheran Retirement Center, located at 450 N. Mcdonald Ave., in Deland.

On November 13th Florida Lutheran began its year long 50th Anniversary celebration, with a Communion Service, followed by an outdoor lavish luncheon ceremony with Deland Mayor Apgar presenting a Proclamation to Jenny George, Adm. of Florida Lutheran, and a performance by "Mr. Deland", Bill Dreggor's, followed by a historical review of the last 50th years at Florida Lutheran by site founder and construction overseer, Rev. Gerald Daniels.

Pastor Daniels and his wife, Marjorie have been mentor's since 1954 and residents of Florida Lutheran for the last 8 years. Dave Horazdovsky, Pres. & CEO of the Evangelical Lutheran good Samaritan Society, gave the keynote address. 335 people were treated to a delicious luncheon in an elegantly decorated environment of white table clothes and crystal centerpieces with beautiful garnet red roses.

On December 5th, Florida Lutheran hosted the "Special After Hours Celebration", to thank the local business community for its 50 years of success. Those businesses represented were treated to wine and a multitude of delicious hors d'oevres and desserts.

To honor its 50th anniversary, Florida Lutheran will be building a beautiful Prayer Chapel and Meditation Garden in the heart of the campus. The chapel will be built with donated funds from the community and Florida Lutheran will be hosting several fund raising events throughout the coming year, starting with a "Not Quite a Black Tie Affair" in February. Watch for additional information in the Chamber newsletter.